The Truth About Hiring Commercial Painting Contractors Near You (What Most Won’t Tell You)

Hiring a painting contractor for your business isn’t just about colour.
It’s about protecting your property, preserving your brand image, and avoiding costly delays.

And while a quick Google search for “commercial painting contractors near me” might pull up a dozen options... they’re not all created equal.

Here’s what most won’t tell you — and how to hire a team that gets it right the first time.

Professional commercial painting team working on office exterior — Student Works Painting

1. Fast and Cheap Might Cost You More Later

Yes, you need it done fast. Yes, you want it to fit the budget.
But if your painting crew cuts corners on prep, rushes coverage, or uses low-grade paint?

You’ll be repainting in a year — and dealing with peeling, fading, or worse, tenant complaints.

At Student Works Painting, every franchisee is professionally trained in surface prep, commercial coatings, and detailed project execution — and we back it all with a 3-Year Guarantee.

Professional commercial painting team working on office exterior — Student Works Painting

2. Insurance Isn't Optional (Protect Yourself)

Let’s say a crew member falls from a scaffold.
Or spills paint on your tenant’s new flooring.
If your painters aren’t fully insured, you might be legally responsible.

Student Works Painting offers full WCB coverage and $5 million in liability insurance, giving you total peace of mind on every project — whether you're running a retail space in Kelowna or managing an office buildout in Calgary.

Need to see our credentials? Just ask.

Professional commercial painting team working on office exterior — Student Works Painting

3. Look for Signs of a Real Process — Not Just a Low Quote

Most painting companies will give you a quote.
But do they walk you through their project plan?

At Student Works, we don’t just show up with brushes. We show up with a proven commercial painting system backed by Pro Works Painting, one of Western Canada’s most trusted painting firms.

From surface inspection to scheduling to post-job walkthroughs — we’ve got a process for that.

Professional commercial painting team working on office exterior — Student Works Painting

4. You’re Not Just Painting — You’re Communicating Your Brand

Whether it’s the entrance to your restaurant or the hallway of your apartment complex, your paint job tells a story.

Outdated colours, poor touch-ups, or patchy finishes don’t just reflect badly on the painter — they reflect on your business.

Our commercial painters help you select on-brand colours, modern palettes, and high-performance coatings that perform in your specific space — whether it’s a high-humidity kitchen or a UV-exposed storefront.

Professional commercial painting team working on office exterior — Student Works Painting

5. Real Pros Respect Your Space and Schedule

Late crews. Paint splatter. Lingering cleanup.

When you work with Student Works, you’re hiring a team that’s trained to protect your surfaces, show up on time, and deliver a job that’s done right — not rushed.

From active job sites to client-facing businesses, we know how to work quietly, efficiently, and professionally. It's part of what we call the Pro Works Promise:

  • Do what you say you’ll do
  • Finish what you start
  • Be on time
  • Be courteous and polite
Professional commercial painting team working on office exterior — Student Works Painting



Cities We Serve (And Serve Well):

Looking for commercial painting contractors near you in Western Canada?

We Proudly Serve:
✅ Vancouver
✅ Victoria
✅ Kelowna
✅ Kamloops
✅ Edmonton
✅ Calgary
✅ Regina
✅ Saskatoon
✅ Winnipeg
✅ Nanaimo
✅ ...and more!

From strata buildings to storefronts, apartment turnovers to full commercial repaints — we’re built to handle it all.

What You Get When You Hire Student Works Painting

  • Commercial-grade paints & coatings
  • Clean job sites (daily cleanup, full protection)
  • Fast, on-brand touch-ups or full repaints
  • Project management from trained student-entrepreneurs
  • 3-Year Guarantee
  • Backed by Pro Works Painting


Ready for a Quote?

Don’t settle for “just okay.”
Hire the insured, guaranteed, and process-driven commercial painting contractors near you.

👉 Request your estimate today and get a team that shows up with skill — and a plan.

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